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F1 Visa Approval Rates in India

Below are the approval rates for F1 visas at U.S. Embassies/Consulates in India. These statistics reflect recent trends in visa processing and can help you gauge your chances of approval.

India: Historical Approval Rates

YearApprovalsRefusalsApproval RateRefusal Rate
2023128,63773,16963.7%36.3%
2022188,681101,27565.1%34.9%
202179,64319,71580.2%19.8%
202014,3586,50868.8%31.2%
201915,3885,23374.6%25.4%
201815,9358,57065.0%35.0%

Visa Applications by Year

India - Visa Applications by Year

5K55K105K155K205K255K305K319K201820192020202120222023Number of ApplicationsYearYear: 2018 Approvals: 15,935 Approval Rate: 65.0% Total: 24,505Year: 2018 Refusals: 8,570 Refusal Rate: 35.0% Total: 24,505Year: 2019 Approvals: 15,388 Approval Rate: 74.6% Total: 20,621Year: 2019 Refusals: 5,233 Refusal Rate: 25.4% Total: 20,621Year: 2020 Approvals: 14,358 Approval Rate: 68.8% Total: 20,866Year: 2020 Refusals: 6,508 Refusal Rate: 31.2% Total: 20,866Year: 2021 Approvals: 79,643 Approval Rate: 80.2% Total: 99,358Year: 2021 Refusals: 19,715 Refusal Rate: 19.8% Total: 99,35880KYear: 2022 Approvals: 188,681 Approval Rate: 65.1% Total: 289,956Year: 2022 Refusals: 101,275 Refusal Rate: 34.9% Total: 289,956189K101KYear: 2023 Approvals: 128,637 Approval Rate: 63.7% Total: 201,806Year: 2023 Refusals: 73,169 Refusal Rate: 36.3% Total: 201,806129K73KApprovalsRefusals

Approval Rate Trends

Visa Approval/Refusal Rate Trends

0%25%50%75%100%201820192020202120222023Approval and Refusal Rates by YearYear: 2018 Approval Rate: 65.0% Approvals: 15,935Year: 2018 Refusal Rate: 35.0% Refusals: 8,570Year: 2019 Approval Rate: 74.6% Approvals: 15,388Year: 2019 Refusal Rate: 25.4% Refusals: 5,233Year: 2020 Approval Rate: 68.8% Approvals: 14,358Year: 2020 Refusal Rate: 31.2% Refusals: 6,508Year: 2021 Approval Rate: 80.2% Approvals: 79,643Year: 2021 Refusal Rate: 19.8% Refusals: 19,715Year: 2022 Approval Rate: 65.1% Approvals: 188,681Year: 2022 Refusal Rate: 34.9% Refusals: 101,275Year: 2023 Approval Rate: 63.7% Approvals: 128,637Year: 2023 Refusal Rate: 36.3% Refusals: 73,169Approval RateRefusal Rate

India: Monthly Visa Issuance Data

Month20172018201920202021202220232024
Jan-1571155117962242299121412623
Feb-4162734387381685633590
Mar47741341431311021476736640
Apr995913686318762368105891009
May61043380356685037050366211829
Jun14267121161090248648323744022426731
Jul10288143901534511031547298553180314605
Aug25764014346621791760714769128675529
Sep4153122871795972613840417
Oct43754286322732568499630581
Nov1505226527874496831399315681-
Dec3227374750388493111421691415826-

India: Fiscal Year Visa Issuance

Fiscal YearVisas Issued
FY2025493
FY202483,091
FY2023128,637
FY2022188,681
FY202179,643
FY202014,358
FY201915,388
FY201815,935
FY201712,329

Consulate-Specific Data

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Kolkata Consulate
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Mumbai Consulate
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Newdelhi Consulate
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the approval rate for F1 visas in India?
Approval rates can vary by year, consulate, and applicant profile. See the tables and charts above for the latest data. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to official U.S. Department of State sources and consult with visa experts if needed.
What factors affect F1 visa approval in India?
Factors include the completeness and accuracy of your application, supporting documents, interview performance, and the specific consulate's workload and policies. Common reasons for refusal include missing documents, insufficient ties to home country, or unclear travel purpose.
How can I improve my chances of getting a F1 visa in India?
Prepare thoroughly for your interview, provide honest and complete information, and ensure all documents are in order. Review common mistakes and tips provided above, and consider seeking professional guidance if you have a complex case.
Where does this visa approval data come from?
All data is sourced from the U.S. Department of State and official consulate reports. We regularly update our statistics to reflect the latest available information.
Can approval rates change over time?
Yes, approval and refusal rates can fluctuate due to policy changes, global events, or changes in application volume. Always check for the most recent data before applying.

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Data Source & Transparency

Data Source: All visa approval statistics are compiled from the official U.S. Department of State’s annual visa statistics reports. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, visit the U.S. Department of State Visa Statistics.

Methodology: Approval rates are calculated as the percentage of issued visas out of total adjudicated applications (approvals + refusals) for each consulate and country. Data may not include cases under administrative processing or withdrawn applications. Numbers are updated regularly and may be subject to reporting delays or changes in U.S. visa policy.

Disclaimer: This website is not affiliated with the U.S. government. All data is provided for informational purposes only. For official guidance, always refer to the U.S. Department of State or your local U.S. embassy/consulate.